serious (ˈsɪəriəs)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
🔊 ˈsɪəriəs
Meaning
Meaning: thoughtful and not joking
Solemn or thoughtful in manner; not lighthearted.
Examples
🗣 He had a serious expression during the meeting.
Etymology
From Latin ‘serius’ meaning ‘weighty, grave’.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes earnest, solemn people or matters.
Tags: character, personality